Initial public release · v1.0.0

CoreBB is a GPLv2 PHP/MySQL message board.

A traditional web forum with boards, topics, replies, profiles, private messages, BBCode/Markdown formatting, moderation, and admin tools. Install it on your own host; the public support forum runs on CoreBB too.

Download source Open support forum

CoreBB board index shown with light and dark theme views — Board index from the public CoreBB forum, shown with the light and dark theme views.

What it is

Open source bulletin board software for running a forum on your own server.

What it includes

Boards, topics, replies, users, PMs, formatting, moderation, admin, and support workflows.

Where to start

Get the source on GitHub, then use the CoreBB forum for setup questions and release support.

Screenshots

Current CoreBB interface

The page uses real forum/admin screenshots instead of abstract product art.

A CoreBB thread showing syntax-highlighted HTML and PHP code blocks — **Thread view with code formatting** Author column, post metadata, edited-by line, BBCode/Markdown output, and formatted HTML/PHP blocks.

CoreBB board index preview in light and dark themes — **Board index** Categories, boards, topic counts, message counts, and last-post status.

CoreBB admin board management interface — **Admin board management** Manage forum structure, visibility, permissions, and board-level settings.

Release notes

CoreBB 1.0.0 contents

The initial public release is focused on getting the basic bulletin-board system out in the open. The scope is intentionally ordinary: forum features, administration, and enough project plumbing to run the support board.

Forum structure

Categories, boards, topics, replies, last-post metadata, private boards, archive areas, and read-only spaces.

Posting and formatting

BBCode, quotes, links, images, colors, highlights, code blocks, Markdown sections, polls, edits, and replies.

Member tools

Profiles, avatars, signatures, private messages, favorites, notifications, search, blogs, and account workflows.

Moderation

Lock/unlock topics, remove/restore posts, review reports, manage bans, and handle board-specific moderation tasks.

Administration

Board management, system settings, style controls, mail configuration, backups, user management, rights editing, and version history.

Maintenance/developer pieces

Twig-backed templates, prepared database queries, CSRF protection, installer guards, API endpoints, and shared web/API helpers.

Project

Source, support, and status

CoreBB is released as source code. The GitHub repository is the download location; the live forum is the place for installation questions, bug reports, and announcements.

GitHub repository Release support board